Love is in the air. Each year in February we are all reminded of love and relationships. Can you enter a store that doesn't have red hearts and chocolate boxes on display? The Bible gives us a clear picture of how our good Father in Heaven has plans for us to prosper and live life to the full. He wants us to avoid the world's ways of Living Single, Dating and Married for our own good. As Christians, we're Fancy Like that.
FANCY LIKE: MARRIED LIFE
God’s way is better than the world’s way.
Humility is the oxygen that every marriage needs to flourish.
Two Characteristics of a Godly Marriage: (Ephesians 5:22-33)
1.Submission
2.Sacrifice
Husbands: Love your wives like Christ.
1.Sacrifice for your wife in such a way that it draws her near to God.
2.Care for your wife as your own body.
“It is pride that changed angels into devils, it is humility that makes men as angels.”
- St. Augustine
Wives: Submit to and respect your husbands.
1.Help your husband.
2.Respect your husband.
A.Ask what brings him respect.
B.Analyze your tone and speech.
C.Follow his lead in decision-making.
Remember: You are submitting to your husband’s position, not perfection.
Humility is the oxygen that every marriage needs to flourish.